This is my first blog. I have often thought about beginning one, but never knew exactly what to write about. Even as I sit here, I am struggling to figure out where to begin and how to progress. I am on maternity leave for a few months and have a new challenge I would like to try (as if 3 kids including 1 newborn isn't enough). I wanted to find a way to document my journey and believe this blog will do the trick.
The challenge is a 30 Day Paleo Challenge. Paleo is a way of eating that mimics the way our ancestors might have eaten, and by ancestors I mean cavemen. As with all "diets" there is a lot of controversy surrounding this way of eating. Paleo seems to be more like a lifestyle than a diet. It focuses on eating how we are genetically wired to eat. Paleo involves eating as many whole and unprocessed foods as possible. It focuses on eating meat, eggs, fish, veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds. People who eat Paleo try to avoid grains (especially gluten), dairy, sugar and legumes. As this blog progresses I will put up links to sites that have been helpful to me. Even in the Paleo world there are disagreements about what is best.
I have been reading books and articles on the benefits of eating Paleo (more on that later) and was inspired to begin this challenge after reading a book called Everyday Paleo by Sarah Fragoso. Her book contains a 30 day meal plan and shopping list with some great family friendly recipes. She made it seem easy although I am certain it won't be. I am going to tweak some of the meals (still Paleo though) due to budgetary restraints, but for the most part am going to give it my all. Since I would really like this way of eating to fit into my families lifestyle I may deviate a little on special occasions (Valentine's Day for instance). The 30 days will be even more of a challenge for me because I don't cook. No really, ask my husband. This week I couldn't even get the right burner on to steam some vegetables and my husband nearly cut me off because he was afraid I was going to burn down the house. Still, I am willing to give it a shot.
Start date: Feb. 5 or 6. Wish me luck!
By the way, here is a nice video that has been shared about Paleo/Primal/Hunter Lifestyle in general.
